Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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